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‘Can This Love Be Translated?’ Tops Netflix’s Non-English TV Chart After Week-Two Surge

Word-of-mouth centers on star chemistry alongside a multilingual, globe‑spanning style.

Overview

  • Netflix reported 9 million views for the week ending Jan. 25, placing the series No. 1 on the non‑English TV chart.
  • Second‑week viewing doubled its debut week total of 4 million, with the show reaching No. 1 in 15 countries and entering the Top 10 in about 60.
  • The 12‑episode rom‑com is written by the Hong Sisters and directed by Yoo Young‑eun, pairing Kim Seon‑ho and Go Youn‑jung in a story woven through Korean, English, Japanese and Italian.
  • In new interviews, Kim Seon‑ho credits Go Youn‑jung for their on‑screen rapport and says he intentionally distances himself from characters to perform healthily.
  • Coverage highlights the series’ travelogue production across South Korea, Japan, Italy and Canada, notes fan interest in real‑world locations, and cites some viewer feedback about pacing.